I Got Rich in Period Fiction
Chapter 422: You Can’t Protect Her

Chapter 422: Chapter 422: You Can’t Protect Her

Since she was stopped, Qiao Qingyu couldn’t follow along and go out.

The handbag was still left behind by Liu Ge, bought and paid for. Who knows, in a few days the daughter might grow to like it—after all, she’s a child.

But it still seemed quite inappropriate for He Xiuwen to see these two off.

Yet, there was no other way but to accept it.

The trio made for a very odd sight on their way.

Fortunately, not many people knew He Xiuwen, even fewer knew Wu Hong and Liu Ge, and no one knew about the awkward relationship between the three.

However, halfway through, they happened to run into Chu Ying, who was coming out from the base store.

Chu Ying was carrying a bunch of things. She had been very busy recently but took the opportunity to shop as things had eased in the last few days.

Some of the items she bought were for He Xuerong.

So, when Chu Ying caught a glimpse of He Xiuwen, she nearly dropped everything in shock.

Then her eyes fell on the man and woman walking side by side with him.

She didn’t recognize the man, of course.

But she knew the woman. She had seen photos and had a profound memory of her—that was He Xiuwen’s ex-wife, Liu Ge!

Chu Ying didn’t know why, but her spine straightened out; she didn’t feel timid anymore. Yet, at the same time, an indescribable feeling surged within her.

Upon reflection, it seemed a little sour, didn’t it?

Chu Ying didn’t have time to ponder what this feeling was, as she immediately felt incredibly awkward, as if all of her little thoughts were laid bare.

Thus, her complexion changed in an instant.

She hurried off, not even giving He Xiuwen another glance.

He Xiuwen had noticed her from the beginning.

He recognized her at once and intended to greet her with a smile, but Chu Ying, carrying a bunch of items, ran off faster than a rabbit. Even with He Xiuwen’s quick reflexes, he didn’t manage to speak to her before she whisked past like a gust of wind.

He Xiuwen, "..."

Was he that terrifying? Or perhaps, Chu Ying didn’t want to see him?

At this moment, Liu Ge showed no interest in her surroundings, feeling as though she was treading on thin ice with every step.

But the guilt at the bottom of her heart significantly diminished.

Because He Xiuwen was inept at dealing with things and didn’t understand human relations.

He should not have come forward; he should not have come out, pretending nothing was happening, seeing her and Wu Hong off.

She didn’t need it.

She only hoped that her history with He Xiuwen could be forever buried under the Northwest’s vast expanse of Huang Sha, never to be dug up again, and preferably, never to be remembered.

So, Liu Ge, occupied with her own thoughts, didn’t notice the girl opposite her displaying a myriad of expressions, and Wu Hong, only concerned about Liu Ge and the base’s feng shui, didn’t notice either.

He Xiuwen slightly curled his lips into a smile.

His pace quickened a bit.

Wu Hong this time finally confirmed his impression from his previous visit.

The feng shui here was indeed commendable.

Moreover, the feng shui was changing, and that was quite astonishing.

But regardless, even if this place was the Dragon Vein itself, he could only sigh from afar, and he had to promptly avert his gaze, ensuring no one noticed anything unusual, or else, he’d be invited for a "chat" by the authorities.

He Xiuwen escorted the two out of the family compound, his composure as calm as ever, but now with a sharper edge to his gaze.

A Special Combat Captain who walked the borders of the battlefield and danger was like a drawn sword when not holding back his presence.

One look from him could instill a heart-pounding fear.

However, Wu Hong always felt different from others, so he seldom had the thoughts that most men would. To say he was simple-minded or to say he was sly, either way could work.

He rarely dwelled on such emotions, but Liu Ge was different.

Liu Ge knew that He Xiuwen was warning her not to harbor any ill intentions towards He Xuerong.

But how could she?

She turned to Wu Hong and said, "You go ahead to the intersection and wait for me; I have a few words to say to him."

Wu Hong nodded, glancing at He Xiuwen before saying warmly, "Mr. He, I’ve indirectly heard of your accomplishments. For the nation and the people, you have done great deeds. I truly feel honored to meet you."

To others, these words might sound ironic, but He Xiuwen only slightly moved his eyebrows.

Wu Hong’s words were indeed sincere. Although people like He Xiuwen had blood on their hands, he actually had accumulated great merit. His dazzling aura was blinding; such young age and already he had gathered such merit. If nothing unexpected happened, it would certainly benefit his daughter.

But Liu Ge wouldn’t do; he and Liu Ge were completely incompatible.

He Xiuwen raised his eyebrows in surprise, his voice calm yet meaningful as he said, "Mr. Wu, I’ve also heard about some of the things you’ve done—commendable to have such patriotism. I hope you continue to stay true to your principles!"

Wu Hong seemed not to pick up on the subtleties in He Xiuwen’s words and replied, "Rest assured, I definitely will stay the same." Saying this, Wu Hong knew it was time to leave, knowing that Liu Ge and He Xiuwen needed to talk about He Xuerong.

Continuing, he said, "Mr. He, you may not understand or even like what I’m going to say... but I still have to say it..."

What was he leading up to with all this buildup?

He Xiuwen raised his eyebrows, "...Then speak."

One would only know what he wanted to say after he says it, right?

"Mr. He, there are things in this world you may not understand, but they do exist. I only want to say that Liu Ge’s situation is unique—you can’t protect her."

He and Liu Ge were incompatible; even his great merit couldn’t benefit Liu Ge and might negatively affect her.

But such things he wouldn’t tell this stalwart man.

Because it was clear from the man’s eyes he wouldn’t believe such things.

Yet He Xiuwen didn’t argue against his words, merely glancing at him coolly, "Is Mr. Wu finished speaking?"

Wu Hong, "..."

Alright, he didn’t expect him to understand or relate.

But the fact that the man didn’t get angry was quite a personality trait in itself.

Wu Hong left with a peace of mind, heading to the intersection to wait for Liu Ge.

Liu Ge’s mood improved a bit at this time.

If one were to say that over the years, the times she was with He Xiuwen could be counted on one hand, others might not believe it, but it was indeed the truth. She got married, she was a married woman, but often she slept alone. Sometimes, she wouldn’t see him for two months or even half a year at a stretch. When they did finally meet, it was cold and indifferent. She spoke, but he never responded; he spoke things she didn’t care to listen to. Eventually, they stopped communicating almost entirely.

Even in that respect, they seldom engaged.

But to her surprise, Rongrong was still born. After the child’s birth, their relationship seemed to ease a bit, but as his outings increased, their relationship reverted to its previous state.

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